Associate of Divinity in Theological Leadership & Cultural Stewardship

The Associate of Divinity in Theological Leadership & Cultural Stewardship is a 48-credit, four-semester program offered by the HBIU School of Divinity. Grounded in rigorous biblical interpretation and theological inquiry, this program develops foundational competencies in Old and New Testament studies, systematic and historical theology, biblical languages, Christian ethics, spiritual formation, and methods of theological research. Students are equipped to analyze and respond to complex cultural and organizational contexts with scholarly precision, ethical integrity, and pastoral sensitivity. The curriculum integrates university-level general education with concentrated divinity coursework to prepare graduates for responsible leadership in congregational, nonprofit, educational, and community settings or for continued theological study.

Academic unit

HBIU School of Divinity

Total credits

48

Duration

2 years

Specialization / Minor

Theological Leadership & Cultural Stewardship

• Demonstrate foundational competence in critical exegesis and hermeneutical principles for the Old and New Testaments.
• Apply elementary biblical languages (Hebrew and Greek) to the interpretation of primary scriptural texts.
• Articulate core doctrines of systematic theology and trace their historical development within the Christian tradition.
• Evaluate ethical issues in public and ecclesial life through informed Christian ethical frameworks.
• Integrate spiritual formation practices and professional ministerial conduct into leadership contexts.
• Conduct focused theological research using appropriate bibliographic, historical, and methodological tools and present findings in a sustained capstone project.
• Assess cultural dynamics and apply principles of stewardship and leadership to foster community resilience and ethical organizational practice.